Learning & Instructional Designer, Physician Assistant Program, Csm Education

Position Overview
The CSM Education in the Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Learning & Instructional Designer, Physician Assistant Program for approximately 11 months.
The Learning and Instructional Designer reports directly to Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program. There is a strong link, day-to-day collaboration and accountability to the Project Manager to support the development of the Master of Physician Assistant (PA) program in the CSM.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Facilitate linkages and collaboration between the CSM and the greater University of Calgary community engaged in online/blended teaching including IT and the Taylor Institute for Teaching & Learning
• Build, establish and maintain an online/blended teaching and learning culture and a sense of community fostering a high level of engagement between faculty teaching in the program
• Design, develop, and facilitate specific workshops, seminars and operational training on current online teaching skills and tools, curriculum design, course design, and module design
• Provide instructional design support to faculty teaching in the program ensuring faculty needs are met. Support may be needed outside or regular and are particularly critical during course development
• Encourage and fosters faculty interest in instructional design principles and tools including D2L, course design and other programs and systems
• Design course evaluations to help ensure program learning outcomes are being met and that the quality of the program is of the highest caliber
• Work in a highly collaborative manner with faculty leading the development of detailed project work plans for each course ensuring consistency, quality and the timely delivery of deliverables
• Design, plan and develop blended and on-line courses, resources and initiatives to support research-informed learning, instructional and course design practices and approaches

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Evidence of continuous learning regarding new developments within the fields of educational technology, online and blended learning, to respond to the changing curriculum development needs
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to establish, maintain and grow effective collegial relationships in a post-secondary environment
• Proven collaborative strategic planning skills in innovative education practices
• Experience designing and conducting education program-related research and evaluation preferred
• Proven ability to work independently but also in a highly collaborative manner with individuals across the organization
• Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of interface design, web-based resources, multi-media technologies, and learning management systems (i.e. D2L)
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts to faculty members and students to build their understanding and confidence in curriculum development
• In depth knowledge of instructional design and technologies, curriculum and course development methods and research, and pedagogical practices in blended/on-line teaching and learning
• 2 or more years of instructional design experience in higher education using blended/on-line teaching and technologies, web-based training and instructional design is required with at least 2 years of this experience at the post-secondary level
• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, e-Learning/Educational Technologies, Curriculum Design, or equivalent training in a related discipline

Application Deadline: June 14, 2023
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3 .
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About The University Of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected] ).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.